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ArticlePaediatric drugs2022

Real-Life Use of Biosimilars in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Nation-Wide Web Survey on Behalf of the SIGENP IBD Working Group.

Valeria Dipasquale, Massimo Martinelli, Marina Aloi, Salvatore Accomando, Patrizia Alvisi, Serena Arrigo, Claudia Banzato, Matteo Bramuzzo, Mara Cananzi, Mara Corpino and 17 more

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27 authors at 20 institutions in 1 country.

Valeria DipasqualePediatric Gastroenterology and Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood "G. Barresi", G. Martino University Hospital, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124, Messina, Italy.
Massimo MartinelliDepartment of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Marina AloiPediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Sapienza University-Umberto I Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Salvatore AccomandoPediatrics Operative Unit, Promise Department, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Patrizia AlvisiPediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Maggiore Hospital, Bologna, Italy.
Serena ArrigoUnit of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, IRCCS "Giannina Gaslini" Children's Hospital, Genoa, Italy.
Claudia BanzatoPediatric Clinic, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Matteo BramuzzoInstitute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", Trieste, Italy.
Mara CananziPediatric Gastroenterology, Unit of Digestive Endoscopy, Hepatology and Care of the Child with Liver Transplantation, Department for Women's and Children's Health, University Hospital of Padova, Padua, Italy.
Mara CorpinoPediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Pediatric Clinic, Microcitemico Hospital, AOB, Cagliari, Italy.
Clelia Di MariPediatric Clinic, V. Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
Giovanni Di NardoPediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Unit, NESMOS Department, Faculty School of Medicine and Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Anna DililloMaternal and Child Health Department, Sapienza-University of Rome, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, Polo Pontino, Latina, Italy.
Natale DodaroPediatric Unit, Hospital of Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy.
Enrico FeliciPediatric and Pediatric Emergency Unit, "U. Bosio, Center for Digestive Diseases, Children's Hospital, AO SS Antonio e Biagio e C. Arrigo, Alessandria, Italy.
Simona GattiDepartment of Pediatrics, G. Salesi Children's Hospital, Ancona, Italy.
Francesco GrazianoPediatric Unit, Villa Sofia Cervello Hospital, Palermo, Italy.
Maria Teresa IllicetoPediatric Gastroenterology and Endoscopic Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Santo Spirito" Hospital, Pescara, Italy.
Lorenzo NorsaPediatric Gastroenterology and Transplantation, Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo, Italy.
Anna OpramollaPediatric Gastroenterology Unit, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, Turin, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Maria PastoreDivision of Pediatrics, IRCCS-Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy.
Paolo Maria PavanelloDepartment of Pediatrics, Regional Hospital Ca' Foncello, Treviso, Italy.
Erminia RomeoDigestive Surgery and Endoscopy Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, Rome, Italy.
Luca ScaralloUnit of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Meyer Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy.
Caterina StrisciuglioDepartment of Woman, Child and General and Specialistic Surgery, Luigi Vanvitelli" University of Campania, Naples, Italy.
Giovanna ZuinPediatric Department, University of Milano Bicocca, Fondazione MBBM, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy.
Claudio RomanoPediatric Gastroenterology and Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood "G. Barresi", G. Martino University Hospital, University of Messina, Via Consolare Valeria, 98124, Messina, Italy. romanoc@unime.it.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim was to assess the awareness and real-life use of biosimilars in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) among the members of the Italian Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP).

methodsAn anonymous web survey involving all SIGENP IBD units which can prescribe biosimilars was conducted between July 1st and December 1st, 2020. The questionnaire included 18 questions addressing the most relevant aspects of biosimilars in pediatric IBD, i.e., advantages, disadvantages, costs, traceability, general knowledge, and real-life use. A descriptive analysis of responses was performed.

resultsResponses came from 26 pediatric IBD units in Italy, with representation of the North, the Center, and the South of Italy. The majority of participants (n = 20) had spent > 10 years caring for pediatric IBD patients, and worked in a center which had between 100 and 500 registered pediatric IBD patients (n = 14). Most participants (n = 18) reported they were aware that biosimilars have similar efficacy and safety to those of the originator, and all regarded cost-sparing as the main advantage of biosimilars. Most respondents (n = 20) reported they switch from originator to biosimilar in their everyday clinical practice, mostly during the maintenance phase. Most respondents (n = 20) registered no acute adverse events. Nearly all participants felt totally or very confident in using biosimilars.

conclusionsA few years after the introduction of the first biosimilar into the market, real-life data coming from the major IBD units in Italy confirm a favorable and confident position on the use of biosimilars in pediatric IBD.

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Biosimilar PharmaceuticalsInflammatory Bowel DiseasesChildChronic DiseaseHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesBiosimilar Pharmaceuticals

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